Local Government Elections Update – October 2024
Benue State
The local government elections were conducted on October 5, 2024, and the APC emerged victorious in all 23 chairmanship and 276 councillorship seats. The Benue State Independent Electoral Commission (BSIEC) confirmed the results. The election process was peaceful across the state.
Political Party: APC
Chairmanship Seats Won: 23
Councillorship Seats Won: 276
Rivers State
In Rivers State, the Action Peoples Party (APP) won 22 out of 23 chairmanship positions in the local government elections held on October 5, 2024. However, the APC boycotted the elections, citing a court order that barred the conduct of the election and has since rejected the results.
Political Party: APP
Chairmanship Seats Won: 22
Controversy: APC boycotted the election
Akwa Ibom State
The local government elections in Akwa Ibom are ongoing, with some political tension among major parties. Results are yet to be confirmed.
Upcoming Elections
Data on upcoming local government elections is still being compiled. Stay tuned for updates on other states that have scheduled elections soon.